I messed up with the heading for my topic so that may have confused things.

I was just having a moan really, as I wanted to start horse riding lessons, but because I have problems with my balance, the horse riding school don't think it is a good idea and also they don't think I would be covered on their insurance, so I was just a bit fed up as this is the first barrier I have come across since being diagnosed, so I had a bit of a moan on the forum.

That's a good idea. We have a really good Riding for the Disabled in Somerset- my daughter used to help out there and i went along to watch one day. The riders varied from a severely disabled youngster with cerebral palsy who had 3 assistants - one leading the pony, and one walking each side supporting the riders legs, to other very confident riders practicing their jumping ready for a display. Certainly they seemed to cater for everybody, in individual or group sessions. If you do find a R for D near you Beatrice, and are interested, they always need volunteers to help out with lessons and in the stables.

Don't be put off doing what you want by somebody unhelpful, PD limits life enough without them !

Thank you for the information, I will have a look to see what there is in my area, as I said to Sea Angler, I never thought about PD being classed as a disability, I know that may sound daft, but I didn't.